Comments on: Cheat Sheet: Composting

By: Sinfonian

Sinfonian — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:34:23 +0000

Odd, I tried finding the article that brought me here through links, but I can’t right now, but it seems there is quite a bit of contridictory information provided here. Coffee grounds are brown, then they’re green, and piles should be 1/3 geen and 2/3 brown, then the opposite. I’m far less technical with my composting and never seem to have problems getting above 140, but THIS is why people get confused with composting.

By: don

don — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 01:56:27 +0000

hi,
don’r forget bokashi as an option to the world of composting….most interesting concept…….

By: Lee Wright

Lee Wright — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:05:43 +0000

Hi,

I just started composting and my tumbler is working great, looks exactly like it is supposed to, very exciting! One question though, I have been shredding our cereal boxes and putting them in there. It sounds like those have been treated and should not go in, is that correct? If so, that is such a shame, we go through so many boxes…

Thanks for the help!
Lee

By: Fawnskin's GG

Fawnskin's GG — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:53:33 +0000

Hi Haley, thanks for sharing your link with me. I have a high altitude living blog and we have lots of trouble because of the arid nature of the environment.

Wondering if you’d be interested in guest blogging a version of this geared toward high altitude issues in our mountain lake resort.

Take a look and let me know. You know me as @arklady but I am also @fawnskinflyer

By: Cary Oshins

Cary Oshins — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:21:53 +0000

The you tube video has the proportions backwards–it should be one part GREEN to 3 parts BROWN.
Also, once you are experienced, it is perfectly OK to add some animal-based leftovers. A little cheese or shrimp shells will dissappear quickly. Just remember to ALWAYS bury the food scraps INTO the pile and mix it around so everything is coated with active compost. You should see almost all browns at the surface.

By: emory

emory — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:44:45 +0000

Coffee grounds are not a brown (carbon) material. They are a green material, being rich in nitrogen. They can heat a pile hotter than manure.

By: Greg

Greg — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:27:32 +0000

These are all helpful hits in creating a good compost pile. Thanks for the artical. As I get mine going, if I come up with any new tips I will be sure to let all of you know.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:18:48 +0000

I’ve found the cheapest way to build a compost bin is to use pallets. You can get pallets for free all over town. Just use three to make the back and sides and a fourth to make the door (if you want it “gated”). For the door make sure you lift off the ground when fastening so it swings clear of the ground (use hinges from local hardware store). If you live in the cold put a roof on it. Down here in South Coastal GA there is no need to have a roof. Use old wire coat hangers to wrap around the posts to secure sides and back pallets. (that’s the cheap way). If you want to put chickenwire around it put it on the outside so it will not get in the way when turning compost. Happy ‘posting everyone.

Got any questions or comments hit me up at DanCigarMan@yahoo.com. I’m just getting started myself.

Dan

By: Sophie

Sophie — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:31:52 +0000

Hey guys im trying to start a composting hole in my backyard but im wondering: is it okay if i turn it two days a week like monday and then thursday or something like that? and if not what is the appropriate times of turning it ?

By: Gerrie Baker

Gerrie Baker — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:32:31 +0000

Kudos to Earth911 for promoting organic waste recycling over the internet and through other new communication modalities. In Canada homes, schools, businesses and government offices are learning the valuable benefits of worm composting through our environmental education extention services and we are happy to announce that awareness and participation is rapidly growing. We can look to a future when every citizen takes personal responsibility for their own organic waste recycling at home and in the community. There will be ZERO waste going to the archaic curbside waste collection system. A garbage truck will be museum memoriabillia. Landfill will take on new meaning. Simple, inexpensive, natural solutions that successfully support sustainable systems. Is it possible? YES. Lots of Love, Gerrie Baker, aka The Worm Lady, Foley Mountain, Westport, Ontario